Whole Barbecued Chicken

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Nothing says summer like chicken on the grill! This tasty version features a delicious barbecue sauce glaze, flavored with lemon juice and Italian seasoning, for the perfe...read more

time

prep:

10 min

total:

2 hr 10 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

whole chickens (3 lb. each)

small lemons, cut in half

cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

tsp. Italian seasoning

cloves garlic, peeled

Make It

HEAT grill for indirect grilling: Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 350ºF.

TRIM and discard excess fat from chickens. Squeeze lemon juice into small bowl; reserve lemon halves. Add barbecue sauce and seasoning to juice; mix well. Place 2 each lemon halves and garlic cloves inside each chicken cavity.

PLACE chickens, breast-sides up, on grate over unlit area; cover. Grill 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is done (165°F), turning and brushing occasionally with sauce for the last 20 min. Remove and discard lemon halves and garlic from chickens before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Garnish with additional lemons and roasted garlic. Lemon wedges can be grilled for 5 min. alongside chicken to bring out their sweetness.

Substitute

Substitute 1 large chicken (4 to 5 lb.) for the 2 smaller chickens. Grill 1 hour 45 min. to 2 hours or until chicken is done (165°F). Makes 10 servings.

How to Grill on a Charcoal Grill

Carefully arrange hot coals evenly around side of charcoal grate. Place drip pan in center of grate; fill with 1 cup water. Place cooking grate over coals. Place chicken on grate centered over drip pan. Cover grill with lid. Grill as directed.

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jagua99

posted:8/5/2005

I only used 1 whole chicken (there's only my husband and I)... and there was NOTHING left!!! we both love the taste, and the chicken turned out juicy and tender! 100% sure that I will make it again and again!

colder

posted:8/4/2005

I made this chicken for company last Sat. and there was absolutely nothing left. I've never had such a moist chicken including the white meat - and so simple to do.

verdati

posted:8/4/2005

everyone liked its so yummy

a cook

posted:8/2/2005

Very good, crispy skin and tender and juicy inside.

a cook

posted:8/1/2005

My husband not ever wanting to try BBQ Chiken, tryed this after I showed him. It was Fantastic! A Keeper.

littlecutey

posted:8/1/2005

I did this on a charcoal bbq, and it was absolutely to die for. So, so good - I would highly recommend trying this!

slburton3

posted:7/31/2005

I've never cooked a whole chicken before, and I thought this was a VERY easy way to do it. It turned out pretty good! Now if I could just figure out how to carve a bird...

ted5098

posted:7/31/2005

Very moist and juicy chicken! I grilled fresh veggies along side during the last 15 minutes. I served with garlic bread & butter. Add savory rice or baked potato and keep the house cooler! I will make this again well into the Fall here in Michigan. Ted

jenni w.

posted:7/31/2005

this recipe was excellent. The BBQ sauce was super and my husband and I really enjoyed it!

Bedrocker1